Workshop & Clinic Schedule

Scroll down to see our clinic schedule!

For full information on each clinic/workshop listed below, please click on the underlined wording on the event. This will take you to the page specific for this event, and provide details on costs for both participants and spectators, venue camping/yards & accommodation & other general information on the clinic.

COVID-19 Protocols – please note that we will be abiding by local and state issued guidelines guidelines.   Please make sure you following the guidelines as they apply.  

What kind of clinic is this? More Information

When you are on the selected clinic page, to reserve a participant position or pre-purchase spectator tickets scroll down to the Booking section & select the required ticket option. Please read all information carefully and note the deposit & payment terms and conditions.

Please note:

Participant deposits to reserve your place and pre-paid spectator tickets are not refundable.  Please consider this when reserving your place or booking your ticket. 

If the clinic date[s] or venue is rescheduled/amended at the discretion of Ian Leighton Horsemanship or the venue, any deposit or pre-paid fees will be transferred to the rescheduled dates, at either the same or an alternative venue within the same area.  In the event of rescheduling, refunds will be considered at the sole discretion of Ian Leighton Horsemanship In the event that Ian Leighton Horsemanship cancels the clinic, participant deposits, spectator tickets & any other advanced fees paid will be refunded. 

Unless specified as a groundwork only or young horse clinic, workshops will involve in-hand groundwork progressing to ridden work.  Whilst un-ridden horses are welcome and balancing and softening exercises can be performed in hand, a ridden component will form a major part the workshop program.

Please note that group clinics are generally not suited for beginner riders, and you will need to be able to walk & trot in a controlled manner as a minimum.   We suggest beginner riders seek out private lessons with a suitably experienced person to learn the basics of riding before booking into a group clinic event.

Please note that many clinics/venues are not suitable for stallion participation, and stallions will generally not be permitted into group clinic activities. If you would like lessons with your stallion, please contact us to discuss private instruction.

Spectators horses are not allowed to be brought to the venue unless specific permission has been granted by Ian Leighton Horsemanship and the venue.

Please click here and read our Guidelines for Participants and Spectators before attending Guidelines

Ian Leighton Horsemanship respects your privacy and the information you provide will not be supplied to any other organisation other than for insurance purposes, event coordination or as required by law.

All ticketed amounts include GST from 1 April 2017.

SA Tarpeena "Kalimna Stud" (Mt Gambier) Clinic 6-9 April 2024

SA Tarpeena "Kalimna Stud" (Mt Gambier) Clinic 6-9 April 2024

06/04/2024 - 09/04/2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$50.00 - $450.00
This clinic is suitable for riders of all disciplines – green horses welcome. Clinic Fee 4 Day Participants:   $650.00 Participant places are limited and on-line [...]
VIC  - Smythes Creek (Ballarat) Weekend Clinic 13 & 14 April 2024

VIC - Smythes Creek (Ballarat) Weekend Clinic 13 & 14 April 2024

13/04/2024 - 14/04/2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$50.00 - $250.00
This weekend clinic provides the opportunity to work extensively on the fundamental principles of good horsemanship,  developing & expanding the skills necessary to train soft, [...]
NSW "Somersby Paddock" Somersby (Sydney/Central Coast) 4 Day Clinic 27-30 April 2024

NSW "Somersby Paddock" Somersby (Sydney/Central Coast) 4 Day Clinic 27-30 April 2024

27/04/2024 - 30/04/2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$50.00 - $200.00
Experience sound principles in the art of horsemanship, including the essential components to achieve relaxation, softness, engagement, energy and balance for both horse and rider. [...]
QLD (SE) Churchable "Bienvenido"(near Gatton) 4 Day Clinic (1) 4-7 May 2024

QLD (SE) Churchable "Bienvenido"(near Gatton) 4 Day Clinic (1) 4-7 May 2024

04/05/2024 - 07/05/2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$50.00 - $450.00
Learn to get your horse working with you in a soft, quiet and balanced and energetic fashion & discover techniques to develop true self carriage [...]
QLD (SE) Churchable "Bienvenido"(near Gatton) 4 Day Clinic (2) 9-12 May 2024

QLD (SE) Churchable "Bienvenido"(near Gatton) 4 Day Clinic (2) 9-12 May 2024

09/05/2024 - 12/05/2024    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$50.00 - $450.00
Learn to get your horse working with you in a soft, quiet and balanced and energetic fashion & discover techniques to develop true self carriage [...]